Professional Studies, Strategic Leadership Concentration, M.P.S.
Program Overview
Professional Studies, Strategic Leadership Concentration, M.P.S.
The Strategic Leadership concentration of the Master of Professional Studies degree (MPS) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program for working professionals who wish to earn a graduate degree and excel in their careers.
Program Description
This program is designed for the working adult, available completely online, and provides a flexible schedule. It does not require a GRE with 5 years of work experience. The leadership function is the single greatest contributor to the overall success of any organization. Strategic leadership impacts all areas of operation and requires that a leader is well-versed in many areas. The Strategic Leadership master's degree program examines various subject areas including leadership theory, research/data analysis, organizational structure and change, communication, and strategic planning and assessment. The program culminates with a professional project.
Program Details
- The program combines the social sciences and the professions to make it directly applicable to the working adult who wants to increase income and promotion possibilities.
- It is a 30-hour program that can be completed 100% online and is available 24/7.
Careers
The program prepares students for careers in strategic leadership, with potential employers including:
- Brown and Brown
- State of Tennessee
- City of Franklin
- Tennessee Air National Guard
- Deloitte
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Tennessee Department of Corrections
- HCA Healthcare
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Kellog Brown and Root
- Tennessee State University
- United Health Group
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Premise Health
- Y-12 National Security Complex
- Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Alumni Success
Alumni have reported developing skills necessary to recognize and utilize different personalities in order to get the most out of employees, and learning how to utilize their own personality strengths and apply them to their managerial style.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program requires:
- An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- An acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken (at least 3.0 for unconditional admission).
- Competency in word processing, library retrieval systems, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Regular access to a computer and reliable Internet connection.
Application Procedures
Applicants must:
- Submit an application with the appropriate application fee.
- Submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended.
- Submit a portfolio of works for those with a 2.75 GPA or higher and five (5) years of full-time work experience, or those with a 3.25 GPA with less than five (5) years of full-time work experience.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Strategic Leadership requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours, including:
- Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit.
- Completion of a professional project during the final semester of the program.
Curriculum
Core Courses (12 hours)
- PRST 6000 - Leading Organizational Transformation
- PRST 6100 - Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics
- PRST 6300 - Research Methods
- PRST 6600 - Statistical Analysis
Strategic Leadership Concentration (15 hours)
At least five courses must be completed, including at least one course from each of the four subject areas:
Leadership Theory
- HSC 6530 - Effective Program Management
- MGMT 6740 - Leadership and Motivation
Organizational Structure and Change
- PRST 5510 - Using Teams to Facilitate Organizational Development
- PRST 6800 - Organizational Skills and Development
Communication
- BCED 5660 - Corporate Communication
- COMM 6650 - Conflict Management and Resolution
Strategic Planning and Assessment
- MGMT 6680 - Seminar in Human Resources Management
- PRST 6770 - Computer-based Decision Modeling
Professional Project (3 or 4 hours)
- PRST 6998 - Professional Project
Faculty
- Dr. Pamela Duke Morris, Associate Professor
Information
- Scholarships: Graduate Studies Scholarships
- Online Student Resources
- Graduate Student Forms
- Graduate Application
- GRE Alternative Portfolio
- GRE Information